Prepare against Pekka Riihimaki
Finland · World #45,763 classical · FIDE ID 505820
Our database contains 244 games by Pekka Riihimaki, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pekka Riihimaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pekka Riihimaki before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,910 | 1,986 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 55 | 111 | 78 | 22.5% |
| As White | 117 | 33 | 51 | 33 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 127 | 22 | 60 | 45 | 17.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 99.1% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Riihimaki usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Riihimaki usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Riihimaki usually continues d4 (36.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Riihimaki usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 89.5% | 46.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 70.8% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.4% | 0.0% |
Pekka Riihimaki's chess games
All 244 games by Pekka Riihimaki in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 55 wins, 111 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 29 | 6/14/9 | 20.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 21 | 4/11/6 | 19.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Alexey Martynov | 2,326 | Kurikka We Open | B84 |
| Mar 2024 | Asko Hentunen | 2,215 | 65th ch-FIN Seniors | B27 |
| May 2018 | Dmitri Tumanov | 2,135 | Helsinki We HSK Kesaturnaus A | B28 |
| Oct 2002 | Tero Sihvonen | 2,105 | chT1A-FIN 0203 | C45 |
| Jan 2008 | Darren Reed | 2,089 | Turku We TSY Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 33 | 18 | 2,001 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2019 | 30 | 15 | 2,001 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 23 | 11.5 | 1,889 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2017 | 15 | 5 | 1,924 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 1,991 |
| 5th Helsinki We HSK | 2014 | 10 | 2 | 1,757 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pekka Riihimaki's chess games?
244 games by Pekka Riihimaki, from Sep 2009 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Pekka Riihimaki has played.
What does Pekka Riihimaki play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Pekka Riihimaki opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pekka Riihimaki answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Pekka Riihimaki play as White?
As White, Pekka Riihimaki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pekka Riihimaki play as Black?
As Black, Pekka Riihimaki most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Pekka Riihimaki's FIDE rating?
Pekka Riihimaki is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Pekka Riihimaki played?
Our database contains 244 games by Pekka Riihimaki, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 111 draws, 78 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pekka Riihimaki?
244 games by Pekka Riihimaki reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.